Vegan Mango Shake

 Mango season is almost coming to a close as Neelam variety of Mango has now landed in the markets . It is said that when the Neelam variety Mango shows up,it means the Mango season is almost over .

Summer is the time to rejoice delicious and juicy mangoes and jackfruit along with the other seasonal summer fruits.  

Mango is a fruit loved by one and all and there will hardly be any haters for Mango.  In the recent years , I am seeing a surge in restaurants hosting a Mango Meal special with a wide menu of 18 to 20 items made from ripe mango as well as raw mangoes .

Vegan Mango shake was on my mind ever since I made the Mango coconut Barfi in the microwave, and it became a super hit with my friends and family .

This year, I was determined to make and blog this vegan Mango shake before the season  ends . As always, I have used the Aaapus variety but Badami or Imampasand variety also give a nice taste. 

Store bought coconut milk can be used or home pressed fresh coconut milk. You can add sugar based on the sweetness from the mango . Most of the times,  sugar isn't needed as the Alphonso or Badami mangoes are very sweet. 

Adding a pinch of cardamom powder and saffron strands is my personal liking as it gives a nice refreshing taste to the mango shake .

Mango Specials from my blog

Mango Barfi

Mango mastani

Mango Lassi 

Aam Ras 

Preparation Time - 5 mins
Cooking Time - Nil
Complexity - easy 

Ingredients 

2 ripe Alphonso mangoes /any sweet mango
1 cup coconut milk

Soaked almonds deskinned
Few strands saffron
Pinch of cardamom powder 
Sugar optional 

Method 

• Peel the skin from the mangoes
• Slice the mangoes into small cubes.
• Add the mango slices to a blender along with almonds,cardamom, saffron and coconut milk. Add some sugar if you find the shake bland.
• Blend until smooth . 
• Serve chilled